NATIONAL charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is asking the public in Wharfedale to pick up their running shoes to raise money for hearing dogs, by applying for a place in this year’s Great North Run on Sunday, September 13.
The charity is offering a number of exclusive Gold Bond places for the world’s most popular half marathon.
Rachel Hassey, community fundraising manager for North East, said: “I was involved in the Great North Run in 2014 for Hearing Dogs and it was a truly inspiring experience.
“I was overwhelmed by all those people running for causes close to their hearts.
“At Hearing Dogs, we support our running team every step of the way offering fundraising advice, a warm welcome, refreshments and a professional sports massage on race day.
“We also offer our runners the chance to meet and greet some of our amazing hearing dogs with a behind-the-scenes tour of our training centre in Bielby, East Yorkshire.”
Hearing dogs alert deaf people to important sounds like the telephone and smoke alarm, as well as providing confidence and companionship, which can relieve the stress and isolation deafness can bring.
To secure your place in the Great North Run 2015 and for more about Hearing Dogs for Deaf People contact Rachel Hassey on 01759 322255 or rachel.hassey@hearingdogs.org.uk.
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